What's with the Monkeys? An Interview with Nimbus Brewing Co.

Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below...

By Zach Fowle

February 17, 2012

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Who hasn't wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy!

Watch the short video below for an insight into the mind of an Arizona beer-maker, and stay tuned for more brewer interviews in the days leading up to Arizona Beer Week.

Today we learn what's up with all the monkeys with Michael Gillis, head brewer at Tucson's Nimbus Brewing Co.

Arizona Beer Week 2012 runs from Feb 18-25. The celebration of the craft beer boasts more than 150 buzz-worthy events in every corner of the state including Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Tucson, Phoenix, Bisbee and every brew-loving burg in between.

Chow Bella partnered with Up Agency, Arizona Beer Week's communications team, to produce this video.

Previous videos in this series: Lumberyard Brewing Company Papago Brewing Company Prescott Brewing Company Mother Road Brewing Company Four Peaks Brewing Company

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